Shaun Martin’s Post

As my former supervisor Shaun Martin so aptly points out, there are some climate x health impacts that we’ll be able to predict and others that we’ll face in real time. Resilient health systems are vital in our ability to respond and adapt to these impacts. Greater investment in health systems strengthening is crucial. Within the public health community, we have long self-organized by disease verticals. While this structure enabled us to make great progress and more easily quantify impact, we are now in the age of polycrisis and must focus on systems-level solutions. I believe that donors can encourage this by incentivizing implementers to pursue interventions and technical partnerships that result in co-benefits across disciplines. #resilienthealthsystems #climatechangeandhealth

Flight turbulence, causing sudden jolting or altitude changes, occurs due to up- and downdrafts of wind, often within clouds or around jet streams. Clear air turbulence is harder to detect and can be more problematic. Though aircraft are designed to withstand severe turbulence, it can still pose risks to passengers, emphasizing the importance of wearing seatbelts. Pilots use meteorological data and reports from other aircraft to navigate and minimize turbulence impact. Climate change and increased air traffic may be making turbulence more frequent. Despite the dangers, injuries from turbulence remain rare, with proper precautions ensuring passenger safety. #FlightTurbulence #AviationSafety #AirTravel #TheSocialTalks #talksocialtous

Pilot Errors in Crashes: Tragic Losses Cut Short Promising Careers, Leaving Nations in Political Turmoil Aviation accidents are often multifaceted tragedies, but when pilot errors contribute to these disasters, the repercussions extend far beyond the loss of lives. These incidents not only abruptly end promising… https://lnkd.in/dR9EVbi4

Really, do you understand what "Fog" means? A type of meteorological situation known as fog is defined as a dense cloud of ice crystals or water droplets floating in the air close to the ground, making vision difficult. Flight operations, such as takeoffs, landings, and runway taxiing, can be significantly impacted by fog. In order to maintain safety, pilots and air traffic controllers need to be aware of fog conditions and take the necessary precautions. These are some important details about fog in aviation. What are the types of Fog? 1. Radiation fog - is frequently seen in valleys and forms on clear nights with little breezes. When the sun rises and heats the earth, it evaporates. 2. Advection fog - is created when warm, humid air passes over a colder surface, such as an ocean current, which cools the air and produces fog. 3. Upslope Fog - This type of fog is created when humid air is driven up a mountainside or slope, cools, and condenses. 4. Precipitation-induced Fog - Fog is produced when warm air near the ground becomes saturated with vapor from rain. By the worsening of "Fog", we have many cons, and they are: * Flight Cancellations * Unstable Communications between ATC * Unclear view in order to land the aircraft safely #Fog #Aviation #airbus #boeing #piloting #linkedin #knowledgesharing

A new era of air rescue vehicles is taking flight, driven by innovations and technological changes Revolution in the Air Rescue Sector The air rescue sector is experiencing a phase of significant growth and innovation.

Important article noting the impact of extreme heat on aircraft, especially critical life support RW operations in the Western USA. Interesting that this is (maybe?) the first time that it's happening with regularity in the US, whereas multiple UN PKOs/SPMs operate frequently in even more extreme temperatures and limited infrastructure, yet appear to experience less interruptions to operations.

Air travelers need to take the potential of severe air turbulence more seriously. The first easy-to-use, commonsense preventative measure is to wear your seat belt at all times while seated. Here are three more steps to take to increase your safety.

Mother Nature has certainly been making headlines this Spring, showcasing her power in the recent severe weather sweeping the US ⛈️ In part ✌️of our blog series on #thunderstorms, we go deep on convection &  share how The Weather Company’s solutions can help aviation industry professionals like you make better decisions that keep your customers and crews safe. Read on: https://lnkd.in/ehTtJzmd

Forest fires increase in frequency and intensity. On top of making available the #rescEU transition fleet (10 canadairs, 10 light planes and 4 helicopters) across Europe, we also keep pre-positioning firefighters in areas prone to forest fires. Check below how many will be deployed, and (from) where:

It’s that time of the year again…do you know the difference between an Air Quality Alert and an Advisory? Check out the article below for more information!